Western Digital My Passport Elite External Hard Drive

This drive got top marks for convenience. The Elite model of Western Digital's My Passport comes with a stand-up dock, so you can sync it to your computer without fussing with cords. (The My Passport Essential is $10 cheaper and comes without a dock, but we think it's worth the money.) A handy lighted indicator on the base shows how much space you have left and optional password protection adds security. wdc.com.